The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-06-19
NOTES MADE AT SING SING.
sOMB or THE PEOPLE AND sOlTE OF
THE WAYS IN THAT FAMOUS PRISON.


HOMB or THE PEOPLE AND sOlrE OF
THE WAITS IN THAT FAMOUS PRISON.
A Group Met on the wsv-A Specimen OF
vasd's Printiuw-Ysuns Mr.. rrcQuade-
Pet Maehinss-Jsehno's seur Lock.
So many noted citizens OF New York are ct
present residents OF Sing Sing that tho famous
institution in tho little Hudson River town has
come to be regarded as sort OF suburb Of tho
metropolis. II IL situated on narrow strip OF
land between the river and tho tracks OF tho
New York Central Railroad. The surrounding
scenery Is unusually beautiful, but the State
boarders in the great gray buildings get no
more than glimpse Of the river now and then.
with the blue hills on the western shore. From
the north gate OF the prison to the railway sta
ton Is about quarter OF mile in straight
line, but the highway that leads to the main
gate winds about 30 many little hills that the
distance is more than trebled. It was nbout
In the afternoon OF q day early in this week
that the reporter walked over the crooked
road to the prison. On the way various groups
of people were met returning from the institu-
ton. A typical and suggestive picture
was made bv party consisting of two
women, little girl, and two young
mon. The women we're dressed In the
sombre weeds Of mourning Ono was much
older than the other. The young men had tho
features Of the elder women. They had bas-
kets on their arms, and as they walked slowly
Glong the dusty road they made every effort to
talk cheerfully to their companions. and sue
ceeded 80 we'll that tho latter smiled and
shamed their red and swollen eyes. Tho little
girl froloked from one side Of the road to the
other, elated at the discovery Of strange wild
flowers, which she was not forbidden to pick.
1t was not difficult to surmise that the prisoner
to whom they had paid visit, and for whom
they had brought oranges or home made bread.
or some favorite delicaey. and books. too per-
hnps. was the son Of the aged woman, tho hus-
band OF the younger. brother to the young
men. and father OF tho child. It was a surmise
easily verified, and the reporter learned later
that the convict was serving his last year Of q
term for burglary. the mans frat offence. and
that he had been we'll -behaved and apparent
ly penitent prisoner.
There Is nothing very impressive about the
scross he * road sa DOZEN men tho Striped
convict suit we're at work, and their only guard
hsnd rR ay sa them and the
by. M, guard stood at the door. and even on
the w no s IN sSya
Ace. and was there referred to the principal
Keeper. Mr.. James Connaushton., down stairs.
itor had to turn aside into a low dark room
en- sEs a So for an Hs H1a
Conducted through the Workshops and various
Most q To psisoaers have Just finished
their work for the day" the keeper said, but
w b the ssops and Re se
II proved that the time had been well chosen
se ses ss,ends' e. POI en
whether they wear The suit Or the
having large patches Of grass, a few Hover
sdns to Tas ss ssps e
the Institution. II consists Of one small room
tained: There is only ono Workman: He sets
the type, correets the sallsya,, locks up the q.
gases ut another: and the walls, arc covered
from tor to bottom With speSiime EN-, OF the
The
eaSsed den y s sme Ta Ss
%
with keon enjoyment spaniel surrounded BY
sts, 81 very Y ss5 pups lie glanced up
.";That was q good place for her. wasn't It,
Mr.. oonnaushtoni I'm Elgd she made her bed
The Keeper assented briefly, and proceeded
to point out to tho visitor the various features
Of the room. Ward stepped TO tho bench.
and handed It to Mr.. connaughton for inspec-
tion. The prisoner was dressed like the other
stead OF the regulation striped cap. He was
evidently. pleased with his work. and perhaps
had failed to SEQ that II was amateurish In sew
eral respects although the selection OF the typo
showed good taste. Following Is copy Of the
proof he submitted TO Mr.. ConnnuGhton:
\ !, BRUSH, J. CoNNAuGHToS,
Warden Principal Keeper
State Of Ncp FORA